Communications and Technology Alert: RMD Consent Decree and Compliance Plan; NG911 Interoperability FNPRM; Notice of Apparent Liability for Covered List Violations; Alaska Connect Fund Initial EA Map [Vol. XXIII, Issue 28]
Commission Announces Consent Decree Requiring RMD Compliance Plan
Last Thursday, the Commission’s Enforcement Bureau released an Order announcing that the Bureau had entered into a Consent Decree with Voximplant, Inc. regarding noncompliance with the Commission’s Robocall Mitigation Database (RMD) certification requirements. Voximplant, Inc. was subject to a Bureau investigation regarding failing to provide updated robocall mitigation plans and certifications before the 2024 filing deadline, and had previously removed Voximplant, Inc.’s certification from the RMD. The Consent Decree terminates the investigation, but requires Vox to implement a Compliance Plan to cure all deficiencies. The Order and Consent Decree demonstrate the Commission’s ongoing and active enforcement of RMD certifications to protect consumers from unlawful robocalls. For more information, please contact Tim Doughty (doughty@khlaw.com; 202.434.4271) or Wes Wright (wright@khlaw.com; 202.434.4239).
NG911 Reliability Rules Effective Date; Interoperability NPRM
According to the Federal Register, the Commission’s updated NG911 reliability rules and regulations, adopted via a Second Report and Order, will become effective on August 10th. In addition, the Commission published a Second Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FNPRM), which seeks feedback on improving the Commission’s interoperability framework, will begin receiving public comments until August 10th, with reply comments due on September 8th. The Second FNPRM specifically seeks to update the definition of interoperability and improve reporting requirements to 911 authorities, as well as timetables to allow NG911 entities to develop a “comprehensive interoperability certification regime.” For more information, please contact Wes Wright (wright@khlaw.com; 202.434.4239).
Commission Releases NAL for Companies Failing to Respond to Covered List LOIs
Last Friday, the Commission’s Enforcement Bureau released multiple Notices of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (NAL) directed at companies who willingly failed to respond to the Bureau’s Letters of Inquiry. In all cases, the companies had failed to provide information about whether they had indirectly or directly marketed RF devices that were added to the Covered List on December 22, 2025, which are deemed to pose an unacceptable risk to national security and US persons. Devices and equipment added on December 22nd include UAS and UAS critical components produced in a foreign country, as well as communications and video surveillance equipment and services listed in Section 1709(a)(1) of the FY25 National Defense Authorization Act (FY25 NDAA).The companies who failed to respond are not subject to proposed forfeitures under Sections 503(b)(1)(B) of the Communications Act of 1934. For more information, please contact Tim Doughty (doughty@khlaw.com; 202.434.4271) or Wes Wright (wright@khlaw.com; 202.434.4239).
Commission Releases Alaska Connect Fund Mobile Funding Map
Last week, the Commission’s Wireless Telecommunications Bureau (WTB) published the final version of the Initial Eligible-Areas Map for mobile portions of the Alaska Connect Fund (ACF). The Initial EA Map shows where each eligible provider is using support under the Alaska Plan, and where other eligible areas may be supported under the transition to the ACF in their performance plans. Eligible providers are required to create their ACF performance plans based on the Initial EA Map no later than September 1, 2026. For more information, please contact Casey Lide (lide@khlaw.com; 202.434.4186) or Sean Stokes (stokes@khlaw.com; 202.434.4193).
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